Consignments accepted until Friday August 28, 2026 @ 4:00 PM
All consignments coming in the Week of August 24 - 28 must call an schedule your drop off time
Royal Small Arms Factory (RSAF) Enfield Lee-Enfield Sht LE No. 1 Mk III* 303 Brit Rifle
A 12% Buyer's Premium will be added to the final Sales Price. All applicable taxes will be assessed based on the sum of the sales price and buyer's premium.
Fair condition military magazine fed bolt action rifle. 25" barrel, bore appears to be somewhat clean with some shine and brightness also very good rifling showing wear. Bluing on the gun appears to be about 90%ish under all the grime with some surface rust. Three piece walnut stocks with a very dark reddish-brown finish with dings, bangs, scraps, and scuffs from age and use. There really aren't any cracks but a few chips, but some gouges and some Arabic/Hindi? engraved into the buttstock and also some dingy white paint on it. Missing the brass dial on the buttstock. The bolt opens and closes properly but needs to be cleaned for a smoother action. Trigger and firing action seem to work properly, but are missing a screw. Does not come with the mag. It also has D.P. stamped into the metal in several places. It has brass buttplate with storage compartment. This is a great project for all collectors of military arms. This would be a great addition to any collection or maybe an arsenal when cleaned up!!
Due to age, Consult a gunsmith: If you are unsure about the firearm's safety, have it inspected by a qualified gunsmith to assess its condition.
- Crown / "G.R.": Stands for Georgius Rex, indicating it was manufactured during the reign of King George V.
- 1918: The exact year of manufacture, making this a late-World War I production piece.
- SHTLE: An early abbreviation for "Short, Magazine, Lee-Enfield". "Short" referred to its intermediate length, which replaced having separate long rifles for infantry and short carbines for cavalry.
- No. 1 Mk III*: Originally adopted as the Mk III in 1907, the British military changed its naming system in 1926, redesignating it as the Rifle No. 1 Mk III.
- The Asterisk (*): This is the most crucial part of a 1918 model. Introduced in late 1915 to speed up mass production during WWI, the "Star" variant eliminated complex features to lower manufacturing costs.
* Changes)- No Magazine Cut-Off: Pre-war models had a metal plate that blocked the magazine, forcing soldiers to load single rounds until ordered to use the internal 10-round supply. This was deleted.
- No Volley Sights: The long-range dial sights located on the left side of the wood stock (used for massed, long-distance volley fire up to 2,800 yards) were removed.
- No Rear Sight Windage Adjustment: The rear sight could still be adjusted for distance but no longer featured a screw wheel for windage (left/right) adjustments.
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Caliber | .303 British (typically firing the 174-grain Mk VII pointed spitzer round) |
| Action | Bolt-action (Cock-on-closing system, making the cycle extremely fast) |
| Capacity | 10-round detachable box (loaded from the top via two 5-round charger clips) |
| Barrel Length | 25.2 inches |
| Overall Length | 44.5 inches |
| Weight | Approximately 8 lbs, 10 oz (unloaded) |
| Effective Range | Around 600 yards (max range up to 2,500 yards) |
- The Mad Minute: Because the bolt cocks when closing (unlike the Mauser system which cocks on opening), it has an incredibly smooth and fast stroke. British soldiers were famously trained to fire 20 to 30 aimed shots per minute, a drill known as the "Mad Minute".
- The Blunt Nose: The rifle features a distinctive nose cap with protective "wings" to shield the front sight blade. It also incorporates a lug to mount the long Pattern 1907 Sword Bayonet.
- Extended Service: Though the No. 4 Mk I rifle began replacing it during WWII, the No. 1 Mk III* remained the primary standard-issue arm for Australian and Indian forces throughout World War II and beyond.
- ENFIELD: Royal Small Arms Factory (RSAF) Enfield (UK).
- B.S.A. Co.: Birmingham Small Arms Company (UK).
- L.S.A. Co.: London Small Arms Company (UK).
- LITHGOW: Lithgow Small Arms Factory (Australia—who coincidentally started SMLE production in exactly 1913).
Terms Of Sale
THIS IS A LIVE AUCTION WITH ONLINE BIDDING!
TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR THIS AUCTION: (please note terms and conditions may be different for each auction and are subject to change)
1. REGISTRATION: Bidders must enter a valid Visa, MasterCard or Discover card along with required contact information. There will be a $1.00 charge to your card for verification that will be refunded.
2. BUYERS PREMIUM: A 12% buyer's premium will be added to each purchase. If you bid $100.00 you will be charged $112.00 upon invoicing at auction close.
3. SALES TAX: A 7.25% sales tax will be collected on all purchases to all Ohio buyers and any buyer picking up at our facility.
4. PAYMENT: Buyers will have the opportunity to pay in person at pick up with cash, check, or credit card. Your credit card on file will be automatically charged on the Friday after the auction at 12:00 Noon if not paid before that. Be sure to have an available balance on your credit card for your online purchases. Baer Auctioneers - Realty, LLC. has the right to deactivate any bidder's account or cancel the bids of any bidder, for any reason, at their sole discretion as all of our online auctions are "With Reserve" auctions.
5. REMOVAL: Pick up for this auction will be noted under “Removal Times”. Please be aware of the days and times as they change per auction. Any purchase(s) not paid for, picked up or shipping arrangements made within 30 days after the auction will be forfeited to and become the property of Baer Auctioneers-Realty, LLC. including any and all payments made.
6. SHIPPING: The shipping will not begin until Monday following the auction. After the auction all buyers will receive an email via Shipping Saint to choose either pick up or shipping. After your package is ready to be sent, you will receive another email to confirm your address and pay for the shipping. After you pay, we will get it out within the next 24 - 48 hours. The cost for shipping is the actual cost of shipping and insurance plus a handling fee of $3 - $10 + time. If you buy a lot of items or items that are time consuming to pack your handling fee may exceed $10 but most packages will not. The handling is figured on the entire invoice not per lot. PLEASE KEEP IN MIND WHEN PURCHASING AMMUNITION THAT IT IS HEAVY AND THAT THE SHIPPING & HANDLING MAY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE.
All firearms that do not have an "A" or "B" suffix on the lot number, i.e. 101A, will need to be shipped to an FFL dealer in the buyers state or picked up at our location. We will ship to C&R FFL holders. All handguns (pistols and revolvers) and receivers, purchased by out of state buyers must be sent to an FFL dealer in the buyers state.
Buyers are responsible for knowing the rules and regulations of the state in which they live pertaining to the ownership of firearms. ALL SALES ARE FINAL!! If a firearm is purchased and cannot be shipped to the buyer's state the buyer is still responsible for payment of said firearm and the firearm will be sold at our next scheduled firearms auction.
ALL AMMO OR POWDER BEING SENT TO CALIFORNIA OR NEW YORK MUST BE TRANSFERRED TO A DEALER IN THOSE STATES.
All FFL Buyers please bring a copy of current license. All non-FFL purchasers must pass NICS background check screening. All purchasers of firearms must present valid government issued photo identification; the government allows no exceptions. Photo ID must have physical street address; P.O. boxes are not an acceptable form of identification. Purchasers must be at least 18 years old to purchase long guns and long gun ammunition, and 21 years old to purchase hand guns and hand gun ammunition.
Any purchase(s) not paid for, picked up or shipping arrangements made within 30 days after the auction will be forfeited to and become the property of Baer Auctioneers-Realty, LLC. including any and all payments made.
International Buyers? Yes we will sell firearms and related items (including: ammo, gun parts, scope, reloading equipment and accessories) to international buyers. Anything that is considered a firearm or related to a firearm will need imported please contact the auction company to see if the item(s) you would like to purchase will need exported before bidding. Below are listed two export companies that we work with to export your purchases and only these two. Please inquire as to their fees and process. You are still subject to all of Baer Auctioneers terms and conditions. Buyers must be sure that they can own the firearms they are buying in the Country which they live.
www.borderview.com
www.weexportguns.com
7. THE AUCTION WILL BE CONTROLLED BY THE AUCTIONEER PROGRAM. Baer Auctioneers-Realty, LLC. is not responsible for malfunctions or system errors which cause a bid or bidder to fail to be recognized or registered. According to Ohio state law there are no tie bids and all tie bids will be awarded to the bidder in attendance. All items will be sold 'AS IS, WHERE IS' with no financing, inspection or other contingencies to sale. Baer Auctioneers-Realty, LLC. represents the Sellers only and does not inspect properties on bidder's behalf. Buyers must conduct their own due diligence and investigation of each property and must also investigate the suitability of each parcel prior to making a bid and purchase at the auction. Buyers must rely solely upon their own investigation and not any information provided by the Seller or Auctioneer. Failure of a Buyer to be fully informed on the condition of a property will not constitute grounds for any claim adjustment or right to cancel sale. All out of state sales will be shipped to an FFL licensee.
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10. CUSTOMER COMMITMENT: We appreciate all of our customers and their continued business. If we have to move your items off premise the Seller(s) will be responsible for paying our handling fees and they will be charged to the buyer. We want everyone involved to have a good experience and ask that all buyers abide by these terms and conditions.
11. BIDDING PROCEDURE: If you are immediately outbid when you place your bids, then you are likely bidding against a maximum bid.. Buyers use maximum bids as they have seen the convenience and do not risk missing the opportunity by placing only real time bids on items. When the auction is live there will be an “Enter Auction” button on the top of every page to allow you to follow along with the live auctioneer and bid live. If you mistakenly increase your own bid, place your bidder number in the bid field, or make a gross error you must immediately contact our office by email at info@baerauctions.com or call 330-227-3236. Communication of the error does not in itself resolve the error. Baer Auctioneers - Realty, LLC. will attempt to address the bidding error.
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17. BUYER DEFAULT: If a bidder(s) defaults at an auction, the auction company may, at its option, contact the backup bidder(s) for an offer but has no legal obligation to do so.
18. FIREARMS: Buyers must pass all required background checks and take possession of firearms at our FFL licensed office of record: 45625 St Rt 154 Rogers, OH 44455. Our policy is that we will not sell firearms to individuals that are not at least 21 years of age at time of transfer. Any firearm sales are subject to strict ATF Rules. Buyers information MUST match the registration information as there are strong "straw buyer" rules enforced by the ATF. Buyers that do not pass the background check will not be refunded however the firearm will remain in the possession of Baer Auctioneers - Realty, LLC and will be sold at the next Consignment Firearms Auction. Buyers also are responsible to return to our facility at their own expense if the NICS background check requires a waiting period or "hold". If a bidder of a firearm also buys ammunition, the ammunition must be brought back to our gallery with the firearm(s) and will only be released after the individual passes the required check - per AFT rules. No gun will leave our facility without the federally required trigger lock. For complete information see the ATF website.
19. DAMAGE: Any damage caused by a buyer during the preview, or during the period of removal is at the expense of the Buyer. Their information will be given to the Seller upon request and they will be held liable for any damages.
20. CHOOSE WISELY: We want everyone to get a good deal and most will. However, when you bid on the wrong item or decide an item is not suited for your intended use, our Seller(s) are not willing to assume the cost of your mistakes. When in doubt about condition, completeness or suitability for intended use, please bid accordingly.
21. RESERVE AUCTION: This is a with reserve auction. Therefore the auction company reserves the right to establish or change bidding increments, remove items from the auction, split or combine lots, add minimum bids or reserve prices, cancel, suspend, extend or reschedule an individual item and or auction event. Suspend or cancel the bidding of any buyer at any time. Change, modify, delete or add to descriptions, photos. Change auction closing time, inspection or removal times. Rescind the sale of any or all items regardless of high bid upon auction conclusion. Baer Auctioneers - Realty, LLC. permits the registration and bidding of any party as long as they meet the registration requirements and terms and condition including sellers, members, owners, employees and associates of Baer Auctioneers - Realty, LLC. The auction company is not responsible for technical or communication problems, website outages, browser incompatibility or any connectivity issues. Items for sale by court ordered Bankruptcy are subject to the approval of the appointed Trustee and Bankruptcy Court.
22. LIABILITY: Auctioneers and Sellers liability shall be limited to the refund of bidders purchase price.
23. PRIVACY: Baer Auctioneers - Realty, LLC. will not sell bidders information. Bidders who register consent to be contacted or emailed auction notifications for all Baer Auctioneers - Realty, LLC. auction events. To be removed from our database, reply with "remove" in the subject line of the email. You do not need to subscribe to our email list if you are a registered bidder. If you wish to re- subscribe, simply enter your email into the "subscribe email field" at our website. NOTE: NEVER GIVE YOUR PASSWORD AND BIDDER NUMBER OUT TO ANYONE. IF YOU FORGET REGISTRATION INFORMATION, CLICK ON THE "REGISTER" TAB AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS FOR A LOST BIDDER NUMBER OR PASSWORD.
24. LIMITATIONS: The above-stated terms and conditions of sale cannot be altered except in writing by the auction company. Terms and conditions may change from auction to auction and are agreed to electronically by bidders upon registration. Terms and conditions are designed as general guidelines and may not cover every possible scenario. Baer Auctioneers - Realty, LLC. is not responsible for the fraudulent or unauthorized use of your bidder number and bidding account. Bidders are responsible for the security of same. If you feel someone may possess this information, it is suggested that you change your password immediately. Buyers agree that they have reviewed and agree to all terms and conditions of the auction. These terms and conditions constitute an enforceable and binding electronic agreement upon their electronic acceptance by the Bidder. Online auctions is conducted via the website entitled
http://baerauctions.com/, Baer Auctioneers - Realty, LLC. 45625 St Rt 154 Rogers, OH 44455 - 330-227-3236 -- info@baerauctions.com -
| Bidder | Amount | Time Placed |
| s****m | $150.00Top Bid | 9/15/2026 9:21:02 PM |
| m****m | $100.00 | 9/15/2026 9:20:59 PM |
| $100.00 | 9/15/2026 9:20:59 PM | |
| m****m | $90.00 | 9/15/2026 9:20:55 PM |
| m****m | $90.00 | 9/15/2026 4:11:54 PM |
| f****s | $80.00 | 9/15/2026 4:11:54 PM |
| f****s | $60.00 | 9/15/2026 4:11:43 AM |
| j****m | $50.00 | 9/15/2026 4:11:43 AM |
| f****s | $40.00 | 9/14/2026 11:08:45 PM |
| e****t | $35.00 | 8/31/2026 5:24:00 PM |
| W****2 | $30.00 | 8/31/2026 5:23:55 PM |
| e****t | $30.00 | 8/31/2026 5:23:55 PM |
| W****2 | $25.00 | 8/14/2026 8:19:31 PM |
Firearms may be picked up Wednesday through Friday following the auction from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Shipping will start Monday following the auction. All firearms must be shipped to the FFL Licensee of the buyer's choice. The shipping will not begin until the Monday following the auction. After the auction all buyers will receive an email via Shipping Saint to choose either pick up or shipping. After your package is ready to be sent you will receive another email to confirm your address and pay for the shippping. After you pay we will get it out within the next 24 - 48 hours. The cost for shipping is the actual cost of shipping and insurance plus a handling fee of $3 - $10 + time. If you buy a lot of items or items that are time consuming to pack your handling fee may exceed $10 but most packages it will not. The handling is figured on the entire invoice not per lot. PLEASE KEEP IN MIND WHEN PURCHASING AMMUNITION THAT IT IS HEAVY AND THAT THE SHIPPING & HANDLING MAY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE.
Any purchase(s) not paid for, picked up or shipping arrangements made within 30 days after the auction will be forfeited to and become the property of Baer Auctioneers-Realty, LLC. including any and all payments made.
ALL AMMO OR POWDER BEING SENT TO CALIFORNIA OR NEW YORK MUST BE TRANSFERRED TO A DEALER IN THOSE STATES.